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New company will run nature reserve
26th January 2021 | Community NewsEstate manager will be recruited to implement moorland plan

Course to help women set up their own business comes to Liddesdale
22nd January 2021 | Community NewsLIDDESDALE has been chosen as one of three rural areas to receive Scottish government backing for a new business creation project designed for women. It follows the success of a pilot scheme which helped a group of military wives to…

Rail group argues its case to UK review body
19th January 2021 | NewsExtension to Carlisle will bring economic and social benefits

Over 80s welcome call to receive vaccination
18th January 2021 | NewsThe most elderly in Langholm will be vaccinated from next week

A danner for Doddie
15th January 2021 | Community NewsDODDIE Weir’s story has touched the rugby world. He played his club rugby in southern Scotland and earned 61 caps playing for Scotland. Many of us grew up watching him play. But now he is taking on his biggest battle…

EWM is sold but not all jobs will be saved
14th January 2021 | NewsCRITICISM has been levelled at the way Tuesday’s sale of high street retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill has been processed. The deal was hailed as having saved hundreds of jobs at EWM and Ponden Home, which have been in administration since…

Kerry’s passion for town lands her the dream job
THE Langholm Alliance has announced the appointment of its project…

A Kiwi Christmas
Langholm lass sends positive vibes from a land down under

More infectious virus forces new lockdown
Measures close schools and businesses as vaccine is rolled out

Better early warning system to be devised
Newcastleton villagers are urged to protect their own houses

Ploughing halted after breach of conditions
Forestry watchdog steps in to investigate the loss of deep…

From King Herod to the Grinch ....
A Christmas message from Rev Morag Crossan

Have yourself a Merry LITTLE Christmas now
It’s a Level Four lockdown from Saturday

Reindeer are flying
ALAN Miller’s new tartan reindeer are flying off the shelves…

Lucy speaks for the arts on cultural body
Langholm creative joins DG Unlimited to help support recovery

Kevin moves to new post
But he will keep an eye on moor

New looms help secure Langholm mill’s future
Drove Weavers expands its capability to meet greater demand

Camera plan will combat the lack of police presence
Copshaw’s rural isolation adds to concerns

Wetter winters and more hot summers
14th December 2020 | NewsMet Office says emissions must be cut to avoid extreme events

A comprehensive report from Councillor Ronnie Tait
11th December 2020 | LettersONE of the most contentious issues brought to my attention is roads. We have many B roads which were not built to take the amount of traffic inflicted on them today. We have an ongoing programme of works on many…

Council refuses to endorse sports centre proposals
10th December 2020 | NewsFlood plain causes yet more planning problems

Amazing ceremony for wildlife watchers
8th December 2020 | Community NewsShortlisted Newcastleton group is celebrated at awards night

2020 Magic Lantern Show
7th December 2020 | Community NewsONE of Langholm’s theatre companies is determined to do its bit to bring some cheer and light to the town which faces many challenges on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, Centre Stage Community Theatre would be preparing for its…

Langholm store marks 20 years of shopping
4th December 2020 | Community NewsCo-op staff look forward to 2021 and arrival of a post office

Vaccination roll-out is imminent: NHS chief
Immunisation of high-priority groups will start next week

NHS seeks input on plan
Health and social care and support are at centre of…

Happy 400th birthday as town marks charter
Alliance invites groups to host events in run-up to main…

200m high turbines for two Eskdale sites
Developer pledges £900,000 a year for nearby communities

Pupils’ designs are a reminder of the past
Langholm’s textile history inspires bold and striking creations

Non-essential trips to England are banned
First Minister announces tougher restrictions to beat the virus

Riverbank erosion puts A7 in danger
Residents voice their fears as three metres of banking disappear

Tune into Open Country broadcast
TWO historic community land buyouts have been agreed in Eskdale…

Langholm jockey hangs up stirrups
LANGHOLM jockey Dale Irving announced his retirement last Friday after…

Cannabis oil producer given substantial grant
Langholm business to create more than 50 jobs in the…

EWM collapses with 750 jobs lost
About 40 staff are made redundant as administrators take over

Village could be the gateway to new park
Newcastleton would sit in a unique position as an attraction

Make your own handbag
10th November 2020 | CommunityPILES of waste fabric, which were destined to be thrown away, have been recycled to make a beautiful bag. Judith Johnson of Textiles Eskdale – Weaving a Future, a Langholm Initiative project, rescued the material from the former Reid &…

40 jobs lost in Langholm as EWM collapses
9th November 2020 | NewsSEVEN hundred and fifty jobs at Edinburgh Woollen Mill have been made redundant after the brand went into administration last Thursday. Tony Wright and Alastair Massey, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP, were appointed as joint administrators to The…

EWM PLACED INTO ADMINISTRATION
6th November 2020 | NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home have been placed into administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. The clothing retailer had 328 sites and 2,571 staff across the UK, while houseware store Ponden Mill had 329 staff. Across the two…

Roadmap to success is in everyone’s hands
6th November 2020 | Community NewsLangholm Alliance manager says he is here to get things done

Historic deal to buy moor agreed
5th November 2020 | Community NewsDuke will sell 5,200 acres to community for a nature reserve

Scotland’s orchestra, digitally
3rd November 2020 | Arts and Entertainment ReviewTHE Royal Scottish National Orchestra is bringing audiences its first digital season over the coming months. The performances will be filmed live for audiences in the RSNO’s studio. The concerts are a reimagining of its 2020:21 season and feature many…

Community buys Langholm Moor
SOUTHERN Scotland’s largest community buyout is set to go ahead…

Day earns extension to save retail empire
High Court grants EWM Group two more weeks to save…

Flu vaccine campaign for over 65s is on target
Eligible patients will receive a letter soon for an appointment

Great new plans for old favourite
Owners have fresh outlook for Langholm’s Crown Hotel

Pick up a pumpkin
THERE’LL be fewer ghostly goings-on this Halloween but don’t despair.…

Time is running out to buy town’s moorland
It’s a race to the finish as deadline of October…

Kelso’s quality field
Horseracing

Day of reckoning
EWM chain’s future is in doubt if group’s owner saves…

Flood Scheme Forum
RESIDENTS living in riverside properties in Langholm have voiced their…

Langholm Loves Local launched
LANGHOLM is bouncing back with a new initiative to make…

Luke takes league title
Bowling